![No restrictions to be imposed on unvaccinated children - Khairy No restrictions to be imposed on unvaccinated children - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643114384_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
No restrictions to be imposed on unvaccinated children - Khairy
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the government will not impose restrictions on children, aged five to 11, who do not get inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Tue Jan 25 2022
![Joyful moment or risky move? Europe divided over kids' vaccines Joyful moment or risky move? Europe divided over kids' vaccines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639376155_children.jpg)
Joyful moment or risky move? Europe divided over kids' vaccines
Countries are pursuing very different strategies in what will be a major test of parents' willingness to get their kids inoculated
Mon Dec 13 2021
![Australia's NSW says unvaccinated 16 times more likely to die from COVID-19 Australia's NSW says unvaccinated 16 times more likely to die from COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71633924215_TBSYDNEYjpg.jpg)
Australia's NSW says unvaccinated 16 times more likely to die from COVID-19
Officials are urging people to get inoculated as Australia begins to live with the coronavirus.
Tue Nov 09 2021
![Australia's Melbourne enjoys weekend of eased COVID curbs after long lockdown Australia's Melbourne enjoys weekend of eased COVID curbs after long lockdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634796599_Melbourne.jpg)
Australia's Melbourne enjoys weekend of eased COVID curbs after long lockdown
While most retail outlets remained closed, authorities said further easing will come once 80% of Victorians are fully inoculated.
Sat Oct 23 2021
![Russia tops 1,000 daily virus deaths for first time Russia tops 1,000 daily virus deaths for first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634434640_RUSSIA.jpg)
Russia tops 1,000 daily virus deaths for first time
The surge comes with just 32 per cent of Russians fully inoculated, according to official statistics published for the first time.
Sun Oct 17 2021
![Sydney set to unveil freedom roadmap as more COVID-19 curbs eased Sydney set to unveil freedom roadmap as more COVID-19 curbs eased](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632706398_AUSTRALIA.jpg)
Sydney set to unveil freedom roadmap as more COVID-19 curbs eased
With 60 pct of people aged 16 and over fully inoculated, officials expect to reach their 80 pct target around end of October.
Mon Sep 27 2021
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Sinovac COVID jab highly effective against serious illness, More than half of Australia's adults fully inoculated
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Fri Sep 24 2021
![Has Delta killed the herd immunity dream? Has Delta killed the herd immunity dream?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51630094411_immunity.jpg)
Has Delta killed the herd immunity dream?
Herd immunity is achieved when a certain threshold of the global population has either been inoculated against a pathogen.
Sat Aug 28 2021
![Army ready to reinstate soldier if he reverses vaccination decision - Army Chief Army ready to reinstate soldier if he reverses vaccination decision - Army Chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629901288_TanSriZamroseMohd.jpg)
Army ready to reinstate soldier if he reverses vaccination decision - Army Chief
A soldier who was given a dishonourable discharge for refusing the COVID-19 vaccination may be reinstated if he changes his mind and decides to get inoculated.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![PM Muhyiddin announces perks for fully inoculated individuals in Phase-2 states PM Muhyiddin announces perks for fully inoculated individuals in Phase-2 states](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628411697_PMBerucapPengumum.jpg)
PM Muhyiddin announces perks for fully inoculated individuals in Phase-2 states
Muhyiddin said these new rules will come into effect from Tuesday.
Sun Aug 08 2021
![Govt targets to vaccinate 40 per cent of Johor's adult population by Aug 31 Govt targets to vaccinate 40 per cent of Johor's adult population by Aug 31](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51628154633_TBPMLAWATAN.jpg)
Govt targets to vaccinate 40 per cent of Johor's adult population by Aug 31
The federal government is targeting to get at least 40 per cent of Johor's adult population inoculated by Aug 31 as it ramps up COVID-19 vaccination in the state, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Thu Aug 05 2021
![Sydney COVID lockdown could be eased if vaccination rate hits 50 pct Sydney COVID lockdown could be eased if vaccination rate hits 50 pct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605673117_TBjpg.jpg)
Sydney COVID lockdown could be eased if vaccination rate hits 50 pct
NSW said it could ease a COVID-19 lockdown that demands five million people stay at home until August if half the population is inoculated.
Tue Aug 03 2021
![Singapore aims to start quarantine-free travel by September Singapore aims to start quarantine-free travel by September](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41627293251_Singapore.jpg)
Singapore aims to start quarantine-free travel by September
The city-state is also set to review whether to loosen curbs in early August, when two-thirds of its population would be fully inoculated.
Mon Jul 26 2021
![Vaccinated people in Singapore make up three-quarters of recent COVID-19 cases Vaccinated people in Singapore make up three-quarters of recent COVID-19 cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51627026744_Singapore.jpg)
Vaccinated people in Singapore make up three-quarters of recent COVID-19 cases
Singapore has already inoculated nearly 75 pct of its 5.7 million people, the world's second-highest after the United Arab Emirates.
Fri Jul 23 2021
![Thailand prepares for Phuket reopening despite COVID surge Thailand prepares for Phuket reopening despite COVID surge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51625105457_THAILAND.jpg)
Thailand prepares for Phuket reopening despite COVID surge
To prepare for the reopening, two-thirds of Phuket's population have been inoculated.
Thu Jul 01 2021